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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.93, 1,450.49 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.93, 1,450.49 and 632.93 is: 950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.93 : 1,450.49 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.93/1,450.49 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.93x = 1,450.49 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.93x = 918,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,048.22/965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.43

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